Introducing hymn request round-ups
The hymn research request tool lets you suggest hymns and songs that you are looking for, so that experienced researchers can try to track them down.An increasing number of requests are being made each month, and many hymns and songs have been added based on these requests. But getting in touch with the people who made the request has been difficult: Many don't provide their email address, of those who do, a surprising number of addresses are wrong, or mark emailed replies as spam.
Starting today, a different approach is being tried. Song and hymn request roundup posts will list requests made since the last round-up. Mostly likely these posts will be monthly, but will depend on your feedback - leave a comment at the bottom of this page letting us know what you thinks of this approach.
Hymns and songs requested in June 2015
A Mhuire Mhathair
One of the most frequently requested and viewed hymns on this site, you can find it here.Go ye Afar go Teach all Nations
This hymn was interesting to research: it was written in Ireland to inspire missionaries being sent overseas - but these days is inspiring people (mainly from African nations) who are living far from their homes. It was added to the site in June and you can find it here.God Gives His People Strength
This is one of Miriam Therese Winter's earliest songs. It's been on the "to do" list for a while - and in the meantime, it's been described over at Six Maddens.God is Love
This is a very popular song title! But the request is for Clarence Rivers version. It's on the list for a future research.I Have a Father
Another hymn which is popular among readers from Africa, in particular. See it here.I Trusted Even When I Said
This text is copyright to the The Grail (England), 1963, and it hasn't been possible to determine exactly which tune it is sung to.Jesus the Healer is Here
There are a few songs with this name, but most likely the request is mostly likely for the version that is in the 20th Century Folk Hymnal, volume 3. There's still more research to be done here, so this song hasn't been added to the site yet but is coming.Laudato Si
The release of Pope Francis' letter with the same name and theme led a sudden surge of interest in this folk-hymn from the 1980's. The words are still copyright, but there is an information page here.Mother at Your Feet is Kneeling
This is an old-favourite from America, which is occasionally requested. You can find it here.My Soul is Joyful - Andersen
This is one of the hymns by Australian Fr Frank Anderson which is still on the "to do" list. Because it's copyright, it will only be an information page and not the full words.My Soul is Sad
This hymn for Good Friday by Francesca Leftley is on the list for more research. Hopefully an information page can be completed before next Lent/Easter.O Lord with Wondrous Mystery
This hymn was added during June, in response to a request - it is here.Song of a Young Prophet
An information page about this song has been in the works for some time - June's request was just the prompt to actually complete it! You can find it here.Suffer Little Children
Another hymn which is occasionally requested, the lyrics are still copyright but there is some information about it here.Thank You Lord for this Fine Day
This song appears to be a variation on Thank You Lord for Giving us Life / Right Where We Are. It's not on the "to do" list at the moment, but can be added if there is more interest - however the lyrics are copyright so only an information page will be possible.What Fairer Light
This hymn is a translation by Msgnr Ronald Knox, so is still copyright. But an information page is on the "to do" list, because it hasn't been picked up by any of the maistream hymn sites.You are Mine
This hymn by David Haas is very widely available, so probably doesn't need to be included here. Lyrics are available from various places on the internet - just Google it.Your Only Son / Oh Lamb of God
This most likely refers to a praise-chorus style hymn by Twilla Paris. It hasn't been written up here (yet) - but you can find it on iTunes.Don't see your request here
Every month, there are a number of requests which don't provide enough information to track down the intended hymn or song. If you made a request but don't see it listed here, then try again, if possible including some unusual words or phrases that aren't likely to be included in other hymns.What do you think
This first hymn-requests-round-up is a bit of an experiment: time spend preparing it is time that's not being devoted to researching new hymns or listing existing hymnals. But hopefully it will be more effective than individual responses..If you subscribe to the GodSongs.net mailing list, you will get notified when new hymns and hymnal-listing are added, and when new round-ups are posted. (Don't forget to respond to the verification-request email that Feedburner sends).
Would prefer to subscribe to round-up posts only? Use the comment box below to let us know what you think.
No comments:
Post a Comment